Hearts of Palm and Chickpea Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Hearts of Palm and Chickpea Salad is a quick and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender rounds of hearts of palm, protein-rich chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a pop of red onion, this salad is as colorful as it is delicious. Tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, a touch of honey, and garlic, it’s a vibrant fusion of textures and tastes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile salad is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish for grilled proteins, or a potluck favorite. Plus, it’s vegetarian, gluten-free, and loaded with wholesome ingredients for a guilt-free indulgence. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a truly satisfying bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz (1 can, drained and sliced into rounds) Hearts of palm
• 15 oz (1 can, drained and rinsed) Chickpeas
• 1 medium (diced) Cucumber
• 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup (thinly sliced) Red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 clove (minced) Garlic
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and slice the hearts of palm into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to the bowl with the hearts of palm.

Step 3

Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh parsley. Add the onion and parsley to the salad bowl.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, and minced garlic to make the dressing.

Step 6

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste, then pour it over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 7

Gently toss the salad to combine and coat all the ingredients with the dressing.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(750.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	698.4

Total Fat 46.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2187.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 20.4g
Protein 16.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 225.5mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 1444.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.4%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 33.5%